Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Inkster MI

The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a considerable threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This obstruction can produce excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipeline failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen pipes can trigger home damage, high repair work expenses and interruption of service.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help minimize the threat of freezing pipes, and to help prevent damage and pricey repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage areas to permit heat from the space to circulate around uninsulated pipelines. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to leak overnight; however, beware not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the severe cold since that line might freeze.
Insulate all pipelines in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and susceptible to freezing.
Make sure the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut down the water main leading into the structure to decrease pressure on frozen pipes and minimize flooding if the pipelines burst.
Use a hair dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not noticeable, call in the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you presently observe slower water circulation and expect frozen pipes, you should call a plumber right away. Generally, problems like this can be dealt with prior to any damage occurs.
If you experience frozen water pipes, call our Midwest Plumbers plumbing specialists, who use expert pipe-thawing equipment. Call or schedule a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leak service and utility room upkeep -- take a look at our website or provide us a ring.